Hastings Racecourse staged four Friday Nights Under the Lights race cards in 2023 with each of them attracting enthusiastic crowds and noticeable increased wagering both on and off track.
“In fact, the response was so positive our Board of Directors was unanimously onside to increase Friday Night racing to 15 dates in 2024,” says David Milburn, President of The Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (HBPA-BC). “Improving betting handles is the lifeblood of our industry.”
The 2024 Live Racing Calendar at Hastings launches Saturday, April 27 and ends Sunday, October 20. The 15 Friday Night cards begin May 10 and run through September 6, all with 7 p.m. PDT start times.